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Hi, my name is Howie. I used to get frustrated because I wanted to hire a contractor to gut and remodel my home, but I never had enough time or money. Eventually, I realised that I was looking at it from the wrong angle. Just because I couldn't have all of the work done that I wanted didn't mean that I shouldn't have anything done. Just as people take 'staycations' or day trips instead of long holidays, I could have a little bit of work done on my home. If you are in the same situation, this blog is designed to give you ideas. In it, I explore a range of one day solutions and simple projects you can have a contractor do on your home. I may even delve into DIY projects. Please explore and enjoy!

Balustrades are barrier structures that serve as both support and protection on raised areas. They are commonly used on stairways, decks, balconies and anywhere you will find the need to install a protective barrier. Conventional materials used in the manufacture of balustrades include wood for the interior of the home and concrete or steel for the exterior. However, over time and with advancements in technology, glass is steadily gaining popularity as a balustrading material.
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Metal studs are ideal for framing interior walls regardless of whether you are adding a wall to your home or you are putting up a new structure. Metal studs are durable because they don't suffer from rot, rust, or burn. For instance, unlike wood, insects such as termites won't damage the studs Furthermore, because metal studs are light in weight, you can quickly cut and fasten them; therefore, metal studs are suitable for many DIY projects.
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Buying a house can be a bit of a tedious process if you consider all the paperwork required to complete the entire process. Part of the process involves inspection of the house before purchase. While some people consider property inspection as a waste of time and resources, a pre-purchase building inspection is valuable. Notably, you can use the report to your advantage. This article highlights ways in which building inspections services could be of great help to you.
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When incorporating wooden windows in your house, it's important to ensure that they are properly installed and that steps are taken to protect you from unnecessary heat gain or loss that would crank up your energy bills. If you already have timber windows in your house, you may be wondering how you can improve their thermal insulation capability. Replacing should actually be your last option; if you have sturdy frames, you or your contractor can take the following steps to cheaply increase efficiency and keep your old materials from the landfills.
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Do the hard white substances on your shower screens disgust you? Shower screens can be affected by the buildup of limescale over time. Limescale chiefly contains calcium carbonate that remains as white deposits after hard water (containing minerals) evaporates on the surface of your shower screen. If you often clean your shower screens and then rinse them off using water from the showerhead, leaving the screens to air dry, you will find limescale to be a recurring problem.
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